In The Past
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Intro: Em G D x3, Em G D(hold)
then fast punk rock drums
Em D/F# G
verse 1:
C
With the conflict on
the outside and
G D
the fear within
C
It's hard to find the
G D
courage to begin again
Em(hold) C(hold)
I'm one of the downcast
D(hold) Em
and I don't want this to last
[Refrão] G Bm
It's in the past
Em Bm C Am Em
It's in the past
Bm C D G Bm
It's in the past
Em Bm C Am Em Bm C D
It's in the past
Post Chorus: Em D/F# G
verse 2:
C
There's comfort in the
G D
knowledge I have reconciled
C
Keeping count of the briefs
G D
that I have filed
Em(hold) C(hold)
I'm one of the downcast
D(hold) Em
and I don't want this to last
Chorus 2:
G Bm
It's in the past
Em Bm C Am Em
It's in the past
Bm C D G Bm
It's in the past
Em Bm C Am Em Bm C D
It's in the past
Em Em Em G D
Em G D x3, Em G D(hold)
Guitar Solo:
Em D/F# G C D Bm
Em D/F# G C D(hold)] Bm(hold)] Bm(hold)] Bm(hold)
Chorus 3:
G Bm
It's in the past
Em Bm C Am Em
It's in the past
Bm C D G Bm
It's in the past
Em Bm C Am Em
It's in the past
Bm C D G Bm
It's in the past
Em Bm C Am Em
It's in the past
Bm C D G Bm
It's in the past
Em Bm C Am Em Bm C D
It's in the past
Outro: Em Bm C D Em D/F# G Am Em Em Em(hold)
How to play In The Past
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.